HP Printer Instant Ink Subscription

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  browser on 27/07/2022 - 01:44

  My original plan was to set aside the included cartridges, use free subscription cartridges for 6 months, then install the included cartridges. Don't think this works now.

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  andyy888 on 27/07/2022 - 08:02

  However, it got me thinking that do they (HP) send out new subscription cartridges or the ones in the box become subscription cartridges? If the later, that means the cartridges will stop working after 6 months (unless continue to pay). Which also means that need to buy new non-subscription cartridges after the trial.

  yes your correct

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  andyy888 on 27/07/2022 - 08:03

  Without signing up to Instant Ink, are the included cartridges limited by software? They appear to be high capacity cartridges, I guess HP already thought of that and they make sure only a portion of the ink can be used.

  Those are start up ink which does not contain 100% of ink in there.

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    browser on 27/07/2022 - 08:40

    Thanks for that info.

    I was concerned because the included cartridges are Instant Ink ready, which means they can be disabled remotely.

    Fine if they are start up cartridges, I can use them after cancelling the subscription.

    My worry is that they are/become the subscription cartridges if I signup, in other words HP is not going to send out any new cartridges in the interim.

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  ZachBlasphemy on 27/07/2022 - 15:05

  +1

  This is what the home printing industry needed, subscription services.

  The first thing I'd do is return that printer. You should be able to buy non "Instant Ink" cartridges but I can see HP making those far more expensive so that their subscription service becomes more attractive.

  They will 100% lock those cartridges once your subscription ends even if they're full.

  Lastly, I would expect these "Instant Ink" cartridges to be full compared to traditional starter ink just based on the business model they're attempting to push, although we're talking about HP here.

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    browser on 27/07/2022 - 16:55

    I would expect these "Instant Ink" cartridges to be full compared to traditional starter ink

    Yeah, that's my thinking too, they want customers to subscribe and start printing straightaway, so it's in their interest to fill up the cartridges from the get go.

    However, in case customers do not subscribe, they have the ability to stop the cartridges even if they are still 90% full.

    So while Instant Ink doesn't mean instant delivery, it certainly means instant stop if they wanted to. :D

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  Jhon Marrie on 23/08/2022 - 06:29

  I have the same problem with my HP printer. Because when I bought an HP printer 2623 (https://www.inkjetwholesale.com.au/printer/hp/deskjet-2623/1…) for my office work, So it was not working. I don't know what the problem is. I think that it has some problems with the instant ink. If anyone knows about it, please let me know.